There are
several reasons why Nerang has proved an
increasingly popular suburb in recent
years. Its access to the Motorway and
Brisbane, short drive to major beaches,
business and retail shopping on the Gold
Coast and proximity to the Hinterland
have been a major influence on the
suburb's increasing favour with buyers.
Located just 14 kilometres from Surfers
Paradise, Broadbeach and Southport,
Nerang's location makes it perfect for a
wide range of residential lifestyles and
property development.

The majority of residents in the area
are families. Education facilities
include a number of locally-based public
and private schools, although there is
easy access to at least 10 neighbouring
schools. Younger families are also
catered for with numerous childcare
centres in the area.

Affordability and diverse choice of
housing is another significant factor in
Nerang's growth and popularity. Aside
from high-rise apartments, almost every
conceivable housing style, standard and
lifestyle need is catered for at prices
significantly lower than equivalent
properties located five or six minutes
closer to the beaches.

One of Nerang's more prestigious areas
is Highland Park, an upmarket
residential area where modern, elevated
homes enjoy sweeping views across the
Gold Coast skyline. Clear View, Clear
Water, Surfers Country Estate,
Billabirra Park, Riverlea, Riverside
Park, River Springs and Sherwood Forest
are micro-suburbs within Nerang, which
include acreage properties, gated
communities and lovely waterfront homes.
Nerang is the Gold Coast's oldest major
settlement, pre-dating Southport by at
least 10 years.

According to the 2001 Census there were
21,162 people living in the suburb with
a median age of 34, compared to the
wider city's median age of 38. The
median individual income was between
$300 and $399 per week, lower than the
city's weekly income of between $600 and
$699. Of all occupied private dwellings
59 per cent were either fully owned or
being purchased, while 34 per cent were
being rented.

Nerang's potential is being recognised
with the Gold Coast City Council in
conjunction with the Chamber of
Commerce, planning beautifying projects
in the commercial and retail centers in
and around the west side of the Nerang
River.